Welcome to your new home !

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On Friday, I ran into my neighbors who own a race horse. We started talking about the horse and when they thought she may run at Del Mar. Well, turns out the horse will run this coming Thursday 8/09. I was bummed because I could not go to Del mar that day to see the horse. I cannot go to Del Mar because I will be in Vegas most of this coming week and then it dawned on me; I can make a bet at the Sports Book at the Paris Hotel where I will be staying. I have never made a bet in a Sports Book so that may be fun. We shall see what happens. I will let you know.

[Grandpaul]

On Friday, I ran into my neighbors who own a race horse. We started talking about the horse and when they thought she may run at Del Mar. Well, turns out the horse will run this coming Thursday 8/09. I was bummed because I could not go to Del mar that day to see the horse. I cannot go to Del Mar because I will be in Vegas most of this coming week and then it dawned on me; I can make a bet at the Sports Book at the Paris Hotel where I will be staying. I have never made a bet in a Sports Book so that may be fun. We shall see what happens. I will let you know.
Just ask any of the clerksand they'll help you. Very easy. Sound slike a bet you are meant to win.

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Just ask any of the clerksand they'll help you. Very easy. Sound slike a bet you are meant to win.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Sure hope I do win

[retiring soon]

HI all!

Grandpaul ~ oh that was too bad the GC didn't show up.:(

Ann:cool: ~ have a fun time in Las Vegas! Maybe this'll be the time your need the armoured car for your winnings!;)

Bob ~ hope you had a nice weekend, ours continues for a Civic holiday.

This Friday I'll be heading out on my 5 night canal cruise so I'm really looking forward to that! Last one I did Joyce met me for dinner & took me for a little tour.

Have a great week!

~ Jo ~ :)

[cruisin'low]

HI all!

Grandpaul ~ oh that was too bad the GC didn't show up.:(

Ann:cool: ~ have a fun time in Las Vegas! Maybe this'll be the time your need the armoured car for your winnings!;)

Bob ~ hope you had a nice weekend, ours continues for a Civic holiday.

This Friday I'll be heading out on my 5 night canal cruise so I'm really looking forward to that! Last one I did Joyce met me for dinner & took me for a little tour.

Have a great week!

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo,
Do have a great time on the canal cruise. Sounds like fun and since you are going, that tells me that you are healing well enough to go. Good for you. And you have the big cruise coming up next month. Take care and enjoy.

[Grandpaul]

HI all!

Grandpaul ~ oh that was too bad the GC didn't show up.:(

Ann:cool: ~ have a fun time in Las Vegas! Maybe this'll be the time your need the armoured car for your winnings!;)

Bob ~ hope you had a nice weekend, ours continues for a Civic holiday.

This Friday I'll be heading out on my 5 night canal cruise so I'm really looking forward to that! Last one I did Joyce met me for dinner & took me for a little tour.

Have a great week!

~ Jo ~ :)
Sounds like fun Jo. Wish I didn't have to wait 50 days till my next venture. Might sneak in a little run to Atlantic City soon. They just opened a beautiful new hotel there that I must check out. Used to run down there every month at least. That was before we started cruising.

[Woobstr112G]

HI all!

Grandpaul ~ oh that was too bad the GC didn't show up.:(

Ann:cool: ~ have a fun time in Las Vegas! Maybe this'll be the time your need the armoured car for your winnings!;)

Bob ~ hope you had a nice weekend, ours continues for a Civic holiday.

This Friday I'll be heading out on my 5 night canal cruise so I'm really looking forward to that! Last one I did Joyce met me for dinner & took me for a little tour.

Have a great week!



~ Jo ~

Jo;


Weekend was hot and was spent at work. It was 41+ and I was out in it for 16 hors yesterday.....:eek::eek:

Hope you have a great canal cruise.....:)


Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Sure hope I do win

Ann;

I'm sure you will.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Jo;


Weekend was hot and was spent at work. It was 41+ and I was out in it for 16 hors yesterday.....:eek::eek:

Hope you have a great canal cruise.....:)


Bob
41? Hope you had a jacket on at least. LOL.

[Grandpaul]

Some great pictures back from the Curiosity Mars rover. Amazing accomplishment. Here we put that vehicle the size of a car on Mars safely and in perfect condition. And Mary Lou was driving one of our cars on a street yesterday and she hit a curb and blew the tire. Good thing she didn't have to drive to Mars.

[Grandpaul]

Long day at the hospital today volunteering. Started 10 hours ago with a disaster drill for the Emergency Dept. Pretty interesting how they handle all that. Also got to spend some time in the hospital next to where the helicopter takes off and lands. Amazing machines but I just cannot go on one. It'll be a 12 hour day before I head home. Golf tomorrow, Doctors appt on Friday, track on Saturday then down to Long Island for Sunday-Monday. Other than that , not much going on.

[Woobstr112G]

41? Hope you had a jacket on at least. LOL.

That's 41c........:):D:)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Long day at the hospital today volunteering. Started 10 hours ago with a disaster drill for the Emergency Dept. Pretty interesting how they handle all that. Also got to spend some time in the hospital next to where the helicopter takes off and lands. Amazing machines but I just cannot go on one. It'll be a 12 hour day before I head home. Golf tomorrow, Doctors appt on Friday, track on Saturday then down to Long Island for Sunday-Monday. Other than that , not much going on.

Sounds like a quiet couple of days.....:):D:)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

That's 41c........:):D:)

Bob
Si.

[Woobstr112G]

It was a balmy 40c today in Palmdale.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

I got it, 40c. LOL. Perfect day here this morning on the golf course. Mary Lou had some foot surgery a couple days ago and can still get around by herself so I can get out and do things

[Grandpaul]

Lot of rain today. Almost too much to get an ice cream cone. Almost but not quite. Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm going to be busy till Tuesday morning. Might get to check in a couple times.

[Woobstr112G]

I got it, 40c. LOL. Perfect day here this morning on the golf course. Mary Lou had some foot surgery a couple days ago and can still get around by herself so I can get out and do things

Hope she feels better soon.....:):):)

Bob


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[Woobstr112G]

It was 112 freakin degrees in Palmdale today.....:eek::eek::eek:

Bob


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[Grandpaul]

It was 112 freakin degrees in Palmdale today.....:eek::eek::eek:

Bob


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How many c's is that? LOL. That is hot. We're starting to get our cool nights now. Coming into my favorite time of the year, Fall. Also, this weekend the Perseid(?) meteor shower is occuring. Saturday night into Sunday is the best time.

[Grandpaul]

Went to the track today. I should have checked the entries before I went. I figured on a Saturday they would have a good lineup of horses. I left after the 5th race. Bad horses and a big rain storm after the 2nd race convinced me. Oh well, I have to get ready to go to Long Island tomorrow. Looks clear around here right now so Maybe I'll get to see a few meteorites.

[cruisin'low]

On Friday, I ran into my neighbors who own a race horse. We started talking about the horse and when they thought she may run at Del Mar. Well, turns out the horse will run this coming Thursday 8/09. I was bummed because I could not go to Del mar that day to see the horse. I cannot go to Del Mar because I will be in Vegas most of this coming week and then it dawned on me; I can make a bet at the Sports Book at the Paris Hotel where I will be staying. I have never made a bet in a Sports Book so that may be fun. We shall see what happens. I will let you know.

And here is what happened in Vegas last week. First of all the high was 112 degrees and the low at night was 90. No, I was not outside very much at all. IT WAS HOT :eek:
Wednesday night while at Mandalay Bay, I went into the Sports Book there and asked for the Racing Form for Del Mar for Thursday. They gave me a huge book that not only contained Del Mar but also Monmouth Park and Sonoma County Fair. I do not even know where those tracks are. So I check the races for Del Mar and my neighbors horse is horse # 1 in the 6th race. But the race is 6 furlongs and the owner had told me not to bet her if the race was over 5 1/2 furlongs. She had just moved up in class and she had not raced in a longer race and he was afraid she might not do well. Following instructions, I did not bet on her. She went off at about 6-1 and won the race. She paid $15+ to win so I lost out big time. And i could have used the money since I lost the other 3 days in Vegas. I am just so happy for the owners as they are so exited about this big win. It was wonderful for them.

As Bob has stated, we finally do have our hot weather here. Going to the movie today to see Hope Springs and then to the pool. Enjoy the rest of your weekend all.

[Woobstr112G]

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday. Not doing anything today as I am trying to rest up and get rid of this cold I came down with....

Bob


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[Grandpaul]

Too bad Ann about the horse. Nice price. One hit like that can make for a nice day. We're down on Long Island, my sister and I, visiting some family memebers. Of course I'll visit my twin Granddaughters tomorrow. Riley, one of the twins, told her sister the other day that she had suffered through 7 minutes of horror. She had to fold her Fathers underwear. I'm still wiping my eyes about that one. Tomorrow on the way back home we're going to swing by the new racino at Aqueduct Race track Supposed to be something. People are betting billions of dollars there. Had a great day on the golf links today.

[Woobstr112G]

Too bad Ann about the horse. Nice price. One hit like that can make for a nice day. We're down on Long Island, my sister and I, visiting some family memebers. Of course I'll visit my twin Granddaughters tomorrow. Riley, one of the twins, told her sister the other day that she had suffered through 7 minutes of horror. She had to fold her Fathers underwear. I'm still wiping my eyes about that one. Tomorrow on the way back home we're going to swing by the new racino at Aqueduct Race track Supposed to be something. People are betting billions of dollars there. Had a great day on the golf links today.

I would have paid money to see that. Truely a memorable moment...,.:):):)

Bob

[cruisin'low]

Too bad Ann about the horse. Nice price. One hit like that can make for a nice day. We're down on Long Island, my sister and I, visiting some family memebers. Of course I'll visit my twin Granddaughters tomorrow. Riley, one of the twins, told her sister the other day that she had suffered through 7 minutes of horror. She had to fold her Fathers underwear. I'm still wiping my eyes about that one. Tomorrow on the way back home we're going to swing by the new racino at Aqueduct Race track Supposed to be something. People are betting billions of dollars there. Had a great day on the golf links today.

Your Grandaughters are something else. They are so very funny. And I am sure I would have been wiping tears of laughter from my eyes also.
Hope you will give us a description of that racino (assume it is a casino at a race track?) after you check it out. BIllions they are betting? ? ? ? WOW


Bob - Take care and get over that cold. Hard to imagine in 108 degree temperatures that you can be suffering with a cold but all that back and forth and in and out of air condiditioning will do it for you.

[Grandpaul]

Just back from Long Island. Had a great short visit with the twins. They are now trying out for the Cheerleader squad. Can't wait for that. Left their house to head home and went to the Racino in NYC. Yes, it's attached to Aqueduct racetrack and is huge. Unbelieveable number of machines. Nice brand new placew with ample parking and a nice atmosphere. But, I probably will not stop there again. I've been around gambling now for over 40 years and I have no idea what most of those machines paid off on. I finally saw the electronic crap table and headed over there. Threw my money in the machine and made my bets. Looked up and the machine was rolling 3 dice. I've seen that a couple times before from people that were cheating. Again I had no idea. Time to cash out and leave. I was ahead $15 and they will never get that back. The only other casino I've ever said that about was a Trump casino in Atlantic City but that's only because of what I think of the "Donald".

[Woobstr112G]

Your Grandaughters are something else. They are so very funny. And I am sure I would have been wiping tears of laughter from my eyes also.
Hope you will give us a description of that racino (assume it is a casino at a race track?) after you check it out. BIllions they are betting? ? ? ? WOW


Bob - Take care and get over that cold. Hard to imagine in 108 degree temperatures that you can be suffering with a cold but all that back and forth and in and out of air condiditioning will do it for you.

Ann;

Feel much better today. Hopefully it will be a real quick one.....:):):)

Bob

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Just back from Long Island. Had a great short visit with the twins. They are now trying out for the Cheerleader squad. Can't wait for that. Left their house to head home and went to the Racino in NYC. Yes, it's attached to Aqueduct racetrack and is huge. Unbelieveable number of machines. Nice brand new placew with ample parking and a nice atmosphere. But, I probably will not stop there again. I've been around gambling now for over 40 years and I have no idea what most of those machines paid off on. I finally saw the electronic crap table and headed over there. Threw my money in the machine and made my bets. Looked up and the machine was rolling 3 dice. I've seen that a couple times before from people that were cheating. Again I had no idea. Time to cash out and leave. I was ahead $15 and they will never get that back. The only other casino I've ever said that about was a Trump casino in Atlantic City but that's only because of what I think of the "Donald".

How can you have three dice when you shot craps......:confused::confused::confused:

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Somehow the 3rd di was for another bet on the board I guess. I've seen some people with dice up their sleeves that pop out when they roll but that's a different story all together. I always referred to craps as Pair-A-Dice and now there are three of 'em.

[Woobstr112G]

Well, I finally went to the doctor. Good thing I did as I have bronchitis. I now am on anti-biotics and an inhaler. I went to the ophthalmologist today due another problem. Found out that I had a blood vessel tear in my left eye that was creating what they call "floaters." Luckily, there was no detached retina. Doctor told me it should clear up within two weeks to two months. I also got a new prescription for my glasses. Hopefully nothing else will goo wrong.....

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Somehow the 3rd di was for another bet on the board I guess. I've seen some people with dice up their sleeves that pop out when they roll but that's a different story all together. I always referred to craps as Pair-A-Dice and now there are three of 'em.

Strange if you ask me. Glad I like slots more than craps. Holli however has been known to throw the dice from time to time.....:):):)

Bob

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Well, I finally went to the doctor. Good thing I did as I have bronchitis. I now am on anti-biotics and an inhaler. I went to the ophthalmologist today due another problem. Found out that I had a blood vessel tear in my left eye that was creating what they call "floaters." Luckily, there was no detached retina. Doctor told me it should clear up within two weeks to two months. I also got a new prescription for my glasses. Hopefully nothing else will goo wrong.....

Bob

Bob,
So sorry to hear about your health issues. Yes, it was very good that you went to the Dr. Hope that means some time off especially in this heat.
Just got back from the Concert in the Park that we have every Wednesday night in July and August. What a glorious evening it was out there; not hot, not windy, just perfect. Great music and it is nice to see families out playing in the Park and friends enjoying each other. There are usually about 12 of us that go. Tonight we all brought food to share and had a feast. Great fun.

[Grandpaul]

Well, I finally went to the doctor. Good thing I did as I have bronchitis. I now am on anti-biotics and an inhaler. I went to the ophthalmologist today due another problem. Found out that I had a blood vessel tear in my left eye that was creating what they call "floaters." Luckily, there was no detached retina. Doctor told me it should clear up within two weeks to two months. I also got a new prescription for my glasses. Hopefully nothing else will goo wrong.....

Bob
SHould hook you up with my son Jerry. He's a Respiratory Therapist. Don't take bronchitis lightly. It can be worse than Pneumonia. I picked him up at work today and he was 20 minutes late coming out. I busted him a little bit and he told me on his way out when a little baby had stopped breathing and he had to help revive her. Just another day at the office I guess.

[Woobstr112G]

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Hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

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SHould hook you up with my son Jerry. He's a Respiratory Therapist. Don't take bronchitis lightly. It can be worse than Pneumonia. I picked him up at work today and he was 20 minutes late coming out. I busted him a little bit and he told me on his way out when a little baby had stopped breathing and he had to help revive her. Just another day at the office I guess.

Good for your son.....:):):)

Bob

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Hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

You too Bob and I hope that you are feeling much much better by now.

[Grandpaul]

Good for your son.....:):):)

Bob
He checked on that baby today and he's doing good.

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He checked on that baby today and he's doing good.

Fantastic news. So glad to hear it.

[Grandpaul]

while working last night my son stopped by and took me up to see that baby. Crying like crazy so he's healthy. I love working there.

[Woobstr112G]

while working last night my son stopped by and took me up to see that baby. Crying like crazy so he's healthy. I love working there.

That is so good to hear.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

You too Bob and I hope that you are feeling much much better by now.

I believe the Antibiotics are working. Only annoying thing are these floaters that are wandering aound my left eye. They're quite distracting.....

Bob

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I believe the Antibiotics are working. Only annoying thing are these floaters that are wandering aound my left eye. They're quite distracting.....

Bob

Bob,
Not sure if this is the same problem but a man I used to work with drank diet sodas with artificial sweeteners in them. His Dr. told him to lay off the diet drinks and the floaters cleared up after a time. Easy fix if that is what causing yours.

[Woobstr112G]

Bob,
Not sure if this is the same problem but a man I used to work with drank diet sodas with artificial sweeteners in them. His Dr. told him to lay off the diet drinks and the floaters cleared up after a time. Easy fix if that is what causing yours.

Ann;

Never heard of that. I'll check with my doctor.....:):):)

Bob


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[Grandpaul]

Well, for the first time in many months our furnace turned on last night. But that also means we're getting closer to our cruise. But then our dishwasher broke which was a big problem because we had some of our Grandkids over for dinner. Mary Lou has her work cut out for her.

Went out to dinner a couple nights ago with two couples that are some of our closests friends. I think I talked them into going on a 3 day cruise just to see what they are like. That should be a blast.

Mary Lou and two of her neices went up to our local ampitheater last night to see Toby Keith. THis time she took some cotton with her to plug her ears. She can almost hear this morning. Now she knows how I feel all the time. What?

[cruisin'low]

Well, for the first time in many months our furnace turned on last night. But that also means we're getting closer to our cruise. But then our dishwasher broke which was a big problem because we had some of our Grandkids over for dinner. Mary Lou has her work cut out for her.

Went out to dinner a couple nights ago with two couples that are some of our closests friends. I think I talked them into going on a 3 day cruise just to see what they are like. That should be a blast.

Mary Lou and two of her neices went up to our local ampitheater last night to see Toby Keith. THis time she took some cotton with her to plug her ears. She can almost hear this morning. Now she knows how I feel all the time. What?

At 9:50 AM, my air conditioning, which is set at 80, kicked on. Guess we are not getting cool weather for a while. It MAY cool off to about the 80's by the end of the week.

A 3 day cruise is a great one to start newbies on if they are not sure they will enjoy it. And after that, they will never want to stay home again.

How great to see Toby Keith. Bet it was a fantastic concert. Good for her.

All - have a super week.

[Grandpaul]

At 9:50 AM, my air conditioning, which is set at 80, kicked on. Guess we are not getting cool weather for a while. It MAY cool off to about the 80's by the end of the week.

A 3 day cruise is a great one to start newbies on if they are not sure they will enjoy it. And after that, they will never want to stay home again.

How great to see Toby Keith. Bet it was a fantastic concert. Good for her.

All - have a super week.
Toby does a lot of patriotic songs which upsets some critics. Too bad.

You're right about the short cruises getting people hooked. We took Mary Lou's best friend and her husband on a short one last year because she was deathly afraid of water. Completely reversed. Hooked on them. Hard not to be.

[Woobstr112G]

At 9:50 AM, my air conditioning, which is set at 80, kicked on. Guess we are not getting cool weather for a while. It MAY cool off to about the 80's by the end of the week.

A 3 day cruise is a great one to start newbies on if they are not sure they will enjoy it. And after that, they will never want to stay home again.

How great to see Toby Keith. Bet it was a fantastic concert. Good for her.

All - have a super week.

It's suppose to get down to the mid 90's up here by the end of the week.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Toby does a lot of patriotic songs which upsets some critics. Too bad.

You're right about the short cruises getting people hooked. We took Mary Lou's best friend and her husband on a short one last year because she was deathly afraid of water. Completely reversed. Hooked on them. Hard not to be.

I was hooked in 1993 when I first walked onto the old Carnival Holiday.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Whohoo;

Tomorrow I crack the 200 day to go mark till my next cruise.....:):):)

Bob

[cruisin'low]

Whohoo;

Tomorrow I crack the 200 day to go mark till my next cruise.....:):):)

Bob

Great to see those days getting shorter and shorter.

[cruisin'low]

Toby does a lot of patriotic songs which upsets some critics. Too bad.

You're right about the short cruises getting people hooked. We took Mary Lou's best friend and her husband on a short one last year because she was deathly afraid of water. Completely reversed. Hooked on them. Hard not to be.

That is wonderful that he does so many patriotic songs. happy to hear it. And if some people do object, don't go to his concert. There are plenty more who enjoy them.

[Grandpaul]

Whohoo;

Tomorrow I crack the 200 day to go mark till my next cruise.....:):):)

Bob
Glad I got you beat Bob. With 2 cruises too. LOL.

Big Travers horse race Saturday. Biggest day of the year around here. 40,000 people most likely. Probably not me though. I like it a lot quieter.

Busy couple days here at the hospital with motorcycle accidents, plane crashes and housr fires.

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Glad I got you beat Bob. With 2 cruises too. LOL.

Big Travers horse race Saturday. Biggest day of the year around here. 40,000 people most likely. Probably not me though. I like it a lot quieter.

Busy couple days here at the hospital with motorcycle accidents, plane crashes and housr fires.

But are you going to make some bets at an off track betting area? you have done so well at the races.

Too bad so much going on at the hospital.

[Grandpaul]

I think you can bet on me making some bets. I got 3 days of gambling in Vegas coming up and a couple weeks on a ship gambling. Fortunately it's on a Princess ship and their casinos aren't as tempting as NCL's. And I like that.

[cruisin'low]

I think you can bet on me making some bets. I got 3 days of gambling in Vegas coming up and a couple weeks on a ship gambling. Fortunately it's on a Princess ship and their casinos aren't as tempting as NCL's. And I like that.

It has been so long since I have been on any ship other than Princess so what makes the NCL casinos better or ones that you prefer?

[Grandpaul]

Busy day today. Our monthly retirees get together to sit around and brag about being retired. Then off to 7 hours at the hospital. So maybe I'm not retired, just semi-retired. Either way is good.

Down to 37 days till our next cruise. Hope the Panama Canal is ready for us. Still working on the best way to surprise my friend who doesn't know we're on this cruise with them.

[retiring soon]

HI all!

I'm back from my little canal cruise which was really nice. I gained 4 lbs so food was good & plentiful.

I see you've been chatting up a storm while I was gone.:D

Grandpaul ~ it must be so rewarding for your son to have helped save the child's life.

Bob ~ hope you're feeling better & the floaters aren't bothering you.

Ann:cool: ~ I really like your cruise counter, where did you get it please?

I just started new therapy yesterday & it was pretty tiring! I'm not progressing as well as hoped so will now go 3 times a week ( & hope my insurance covers it!). I have to be walking better for my cruise in 37 or so more days!

Have a good day!

~ Jo ~ :)

[Grandpaul]

HI all!

I'm back from my little canal cruise which was really nice. I gained 4 lbs so food was good & plentiful.

I see you've been chatting up a storm while I was gone.:D

Grandpaul ~ it must be so rewarding for your son to have helped save the child's life.

Bob ~ hope you're feeling better & the floaters aren't bothering you.

Ann:cool: ~ I really like your cruise counter, where did you get it please?

I just started new therapy yesterday & it was pretty tiring! I'm not progressing as well as hoped so will now go 3 times a week ( & hope my insurance covers it!). I have to be walking better for my cruise in 37 or so more days!

Have a good day!

~ Jo ~ :)
Jo, glad you had a good cruise. Not too many bad ones.

A cruise is a good incentive to do therapy. Good luck with that. It can be tiring but that's how you get better. Keep it up.

[Grandpaul]

It has been so long since I have been on any ship other than Princess so what makes the NCL casinos better or ones that you prefer?
For me it's all in their crap tables. They let you play more odds on your bets and the more the better. The odds bet on a crap table is the only bet in a casino that is an even bet. And they are owned by the same people that own Harrahs so they throw free cruises our way every now and then. Maybe I'll earn another free cruise when I go to Harrahs in Vegas next month. Last NCL cruise I was on there were 400 people on board that got free cruises. Casino was a bit mobbed.

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HI all!

I'm back from my little canal cruise which was really nice. I gained 4 lbs so food was good & plentiful.

I see you've been chatting up a storm while I was gone.:D

Grandpaul ~ it must be so rewarding for your son to have helped save the child's life.

Bob ~ hope you're feeling better & the floaters aren't bothering you.

Ann:cool: ~ I really like your cruise counter, where did you get it please?

I just started new therapy yesterday & it was pretty tiring! I'm not progressing as well as hoped so will now go 3 times a week ( & hope my insurance covers it!). I have to be walking better for my cruise in 37 or so more days!

Have a good day!

~ Jo ~ :)

Hi Jo,
Welcome back. Wanted to give that site for the cruise counter http://www.cruise-ships.com/
You do have to join but it does not cost anything. The only bad part is that you have to choose all the ports you went to also and it is very time consuming, so i just listed the cruises and the ships. So it looks like I went on several cruises, but did not stop anywhere.
Hopefully you will be better by the time the next cruise comes around. Keep up the therapy.

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For me it's all in their crap tables. They let you play more odds on your bets and the more the better. The odds bet on a crap table is the only bet in a casino that is an even bet. And they are owned by the same people that own Harrahs so they throw free cruises our way every now and then. Maybe I'll earn another free cruise when I go to Harrahs in Vegas next month. Last NCL cruise I was on there were 400 people on board that got free cruises. Casino was a bit mobbed.

Did not know that the NCL casinos were run by Harrahs. I do get many offers from Harrah's and just 2 weeks ago stayed for free for 3 nights at Paris in Vegas. But I have never been offered a cruise. Maybe if I went on one of their cruises and used my Harrah's card, I could get a free cruise. Thanks for the info, it was very interesting.

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Bob,
Looks like in about 5 weeks, you are going to be the only one on dry land.
I will be gone on September 26th and Jo and Grandpaul are leaving on the 28th and 29th.

We will probably all be on line at one time or another but I know you will not be lonely as you are on other threads too.

[Grandpaul]

Did not know that the NCL casinos were run by Harrahs. I do get many offers from Harrah's and just 2 weeks ago stayed for free for 3 nights at Paris in Vegas. But I have never been offered a cruise. Maybe if I went on one of their cruises and used my Harrah's card, I could get a free cruise. Thanks for the info, it was very interesting.
Check Harrahs website. I believe there is info out there about the cruises. Same company that owns NCL owns Harrahs. And a few other places.

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Bob,
Looks like in about 5 weeks, you are going to be the only one on dry land.
I will be gone on September 26th and Jo and Grandpaul are leaving on the 28th and 29th.

We will probably all be on line at one time or another but I know you will not be lonely as you are on other threads too.

Ann;

I know, no fair.....:(:D:(

Bob

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HI all!

I'm back from my little canal cruise which was really nice. I gained 4 lbs so food was good & plentiful.

I see you've been chatting up a storm while I was gone.:D

Grandpaul ~ it must be so rewarding for your son to have helped save the child's life.

Bob ~ hope you're feeling better & the floaters aren't bothering you.

Ann:cool: ~ I really like your cruise counter, where did you get it please?

I just started new therapy yesterday & it was pretty tiring! I'm not progressing as well as hoped so will now go 3 times a week ( & hope my insurance covers it!). I have to be walking better for my cruise in 37 or so more days!

Have a good day!

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo;

Welcome back. Sounds like you had a good cruise. The floaters are stiil there. Mostly just annoying. Hope your therapy goes well and youare 100% when your next cruise rrolls around.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Ann;

I know, no fair.....:(:D:(

Bob
Depends what side you're on. LOL.

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Check Harrahs website. I believe there is info out there about the cruises. Same company that owns NCL owns Harrahs. And a few other places.

I will check it out. thanks for the info.

[Grandpaul]

I see Las Vegas is getting at least 2 inches of rain today. And right over Lake Mead where it can realy do the most good. Not a good place to be driving around in aheavy rainstorm. Flooding. But a couple inches in Lake Mead is a lot of water.

[Grandpaul]

I will check it out. thanks for the info.
Ann, look under tier benefits and you will see cruises listed as a reward.

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HI all!

Thanks for the kind words. The new therapist increased my hold times from 5 seconds to 30 seconds on some exercises & that kills!:eek: Hopefully it also helps.

Ann:cool: ~ thanks for the website, I'll check it out sometime. That would be nice if you could get a cruise from Harrahs. A guy I've cruised with seems to get a lot from CAS but then he gambles bigtime!

Have a nice day!

~ Jo ~ :)

[Grandpaul]

Perfect day on the golf course this morning. Football practice this afternoon for my Grandson then dinner at a restaurant where his sister will be our hostess. Not a bad day.

[Woobstr112G]

I see Las Vegas is getting at least 2 inches of rain today. And right over Lake Mead where it can realy do the most good. Not a good place to be driving around in a heavy rainstorm. Flooding. But a couple inches in Lake Mead is a lot of water.

Definitely a good deal for the lake regarding water. Flash floods can be very dangerous though. We also got a little break in the weather. Not as bad as Texas was earlier, but we did 23 days in a row with 100+ degree temps.....:D:D:D

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Perfect day on the golf course this morning. Football practice this afternoon for my Grandson then dinner at a restaurant where his sister will be our hostess. Not a bad day.

Sounds like a great day indeed. Holli and I might head t Olive Garde for dinner later......:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Just back fromdinner. Had agreat time. Good to see Stephanie, our Granddaughter, walking around a lot. She just recovered from a broken foot that needed surgery with a plate and screws in her ankle. Now she can prepare to head back to college. Imagine one of my relatives making the Presidents list in college. Must be a better cheater than I was.

[Grandpaul]

Definitely a good deal for the lake regarding water. Flash floods can be very dangerous though. We also got a little break in the weather. Not as bad as Texas was earlier, but we did 23 days in a row with 100+ degree temps.....:D:D:D

Bob
I see Vegas did have some problems with the flash flooding. I've been there a couple times when that has happened. Amazing. You could see the drainage tunnels under the hotels just teaming with water. Not a good place to go swimming. Should help the lake a little bit though.

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Just back fromdinner. Had agreat time. Good to see Stephanie, our Granddaughter, walking around a lot. She just recovered from a broken foot that needed surgery with a plate and screws in her ankle. Now she can prepare to head back to college. Imagine one of my relatives making the Presidents list in college. Must be a better cheater than I was.

Wonderful for her. That really is very impressive.

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I see Vegas did have some problems with the flash flooding. I've been there a couple times when that has happened. Amazing. You could see the drainage tunnels under the hotels just teaming with water. Not a good place to go swimming. Should help the lake a little bit though.

Years ago there would be whole parking lots under water when they had not properly prepared for flash flooding in that area. Wish the rain would have made it about 250 miles more to the west and dropped some on us. there has been some rain in the local mountains but not here in the flat lands.

[cruisin'low]

Grandpaul and Jo,
On the threads for your upcoming cruises, has anyone said they would organize a Meet and Greet and a Slot Pull? We are having both on my Hawaiian cruise and I am in charge of both of them. On another thread, I have been sharing the simple but effective spreadsheet that I made up to use for the Slot Pull. They are always fun and I have about 70 people for the M & G and 60 for the Slot Pull.

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Hi all!

Bob ~ did you make it to Olive Garden? I liked the one in New York City but we don't seem to have them here anymore.:(

Ann:cool: ~ we are having a Meet & Greet but it's on the 2nd week of the cruise, the 1st week's thread is not very busy at all. I've participated in slot pulls & cabin crawls & enjoyed both. Nice of you to volunteer to run both on your upcoming cruise.:D

Have a nice weekend! There might be Elvi(ses) in mine if we get our act together!;)

~ Jo ~ :)

[Grandpaul]

Grandpaul and Jo,
On the threads for your upcoming cruises, has anyone said they would organize a Meet and Greet and a Slot Pull? We are having both on my Hawaiian cruise and I am in charge of both of them. On another thread, I have been sharing the simple but effective spreadsheet that I made up to use for the Slot Pull. They are always fun and I have about 70 people for the M & G and 60 for the Slot Pull.
I've organized a few M&G's but never a slot pull. One thing to do though is use your casino card in the machine used for the slot pull so you get the casino credits. Not a lot of them but whatever will help.

Guess I am going to the Travers Stakes tomorrow. Mixing up with 40,000 people thay are expecting. Mary Lou is heading to Florida with her twin Saturday. Of course, that's bad news for Florida with the hurricane coming. Last year when they did this trip they caused that earthquake in Virginia that shook the whole east coast. Imagine a hurricane and eaarthquake at the same time?

35 days till we board in San Francisco. 32 till Vegas. Maybe I'll have such a hot roll I will miss the cruise.

[Woobstr112G]

I've organized a few M&G's but never a slot pull. One thing to do though is use your casino card in the machine used for the slot pull so you get the casino credits. Not a lot of them but whatever will help.

Guess I am going to the Travers Stakes tomorrow. Mixing up with 40,000 people thay are expecting. Mary Lou is heading to Florida with her twin Saturday. Of course, that's bad news for Florida with the hurricane coming. Last year when they did this trip they caused that earthquake in Virginia that shook the whole east coast. Imagine a hurricane and eaarthquake at the same time?

35 days till we board in San Francisco. 32 till Vegas. Maybe I'll have such a hot roll I will miss the cruise.

Good luck at the track.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Well they already started a part two r/c thread for the Royal cruise. I also noted that other large r/c's are also being stopped. Seems like anything approaching 6K is fair game. Course when the part 2 thread started yesterday many of the posts were from the "Cruise Only" related posters. I just wish everyone would stop posting whether there for or against cruise only related posting. I personally post about anything and everything. Sometimes I get a little tweaked when someone takes issues with my zest for posting. I honestly can't figure out why they can't just block me or scroll by instead of stirring the post with their divisive posts.

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Well they already started a part two r/c thread for the Royal cruise. I also noted that other large r/c's are also being stopped. Seems like anything approaching 6K is fair game. Course when the part 2 thread started yesterday many of the posts were from the "Cruise Only" related posters. I just wish everyone would stop posting whether there for or against cruise only related posting. I personally post about anything and everything. Sometimes I get a little tweaked when someone takes issues with my zest for posting. I honestly can't figure out why they can't just block me or scroll by instead of stirring the post with their divisive posts.

Bob
Don't try and figure it our Bob. No one can figure people out. I've seen a couple of them here too. I just move on and have a great cruise. Just be thankful they aren't your neighbors.

[Grandpaul]

Hey Bob, silly me. I just noticed you're Royal cruise is leavin gon my 70th birthday. HHMmmmmmm, I'll have to think about that. Good way to celebrate.

Had a bad day at the track. Left after the 5th race. I know when to leave. Big crowd though and perfect weather. That probably does it for the racing season. Have to save for our trip the end of Sept.

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Hi all!

Bob ~ did you make it to Olive Garden? I liked the one in New York City but we don't seem to have them here anymore.:(

Ann:cool: ~ we are having a Meet & Greet but it's on the 2nd week of the cruise, the 1st week's thread is not very busy at all. I've participated in slot pulls & cabin crawls & enjoyed both. Nice of you to volunteer to run both on your upcoming cruise.:D

Have a nice weekend! There might be Elvi(ses) in mine if we get our act together!;)

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo,
Did you get your act together and are you going to see Elvis this weekend? Have fun if you are.

[cruisin'low]

I've organized a few M&G's but never a slot pull. One thing to do though is use your casino card in the machine used for the slot pull so you get the casino credits. Not a lot of them but whatever will help.

Guess I am going to the Travers Stakes tomorrow. Mixing up with 40,000 people thay are expecting. Mary Lou is heading to Florida with her twin Saturday. Of course, that's bad news for Florida with the hurricane coming. Last year when they did this trip they caused that earthquake in Virginia that shook the whole east coast. Imagine a hurricane and eaarthquake at the same time?

35 days till we board in San Francisco. 32 till Vegas. Maybe I'll have such a hot roll I will miss the cruise.

there has been one issue that was brought up on another thread about using your casino card. . . .what IF you happened to hit the really BIG JACKPOT? the person whose card is in the machine will be responsible for the taxes. Guess that has to be understood in advance; before anyone gets paid their portion of the winnings, the taxes are taken out and given to the person who has to claim them on their income tax statement. Do not think I am going to worry too much about that happening.

Hope you win at the track and it is not too crowded.

You can have a hot roll in Vegas but for sure you cannot miss the cruise.

[cruisin'low]

Well they already started a part two r/c thread for the Royal cruise. I also noted that other large r/c's are also being stopped. Seems like anything approaching 6K is fair game. Course when the part 2 thread started yesterday many of the posts were from the "Cruise Only" related posters. I just wish everyone would stop posting whether there for or against cruise only related posting. I personally post about anything and everything. Sometimes I get a little tweaked when someone takes issues with my zest for posting. I honestly can't figure out why they can't just block me or scroll by instead of stirring the post with their divisive posts.

Bob

Bob,
Some people are not happy unless they are complaining. It is a sad fact of life.

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Hey Bob, silly me. I just noticed you're Royal cruise is leavin gon my 70th birthday. HHMmmmmmm, I'll have to think about that. Good way to celebrate.

Had a bad day at the track. Left after the 5th race. I know when to leave. Big crowd though and perfect weather. That probably does it for the racing season. Have to save for our trip the end of Sept.

A TA For a 70th Birthday would be outstanding.

[Woobstr112G]

Hey Bob, silly me. I just noticed you're Royal cruise is leavin gon my 70th birthday. HHMmmmmmm, I'll have to think about that. Good way to celebrate.

Had a bad day at the track. Left after the 5th race. I know when to leave. Big crowd though and perfect weather. That probably does it for the racing season. Have to save for our trip the end of Sept.

You better get your name in. From what I've heard, the cruise is sold out, and the waiting list is fairly substantial.....

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[Woobstr112G]

A TA For a 70th Birthday would be outstanding.

Alas, I'll only be 55.....:D:D:D

Bob


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You better get your name in. From what I've heard, the cruise is sold out, and the waiting list is fairly substantial.....

Bob


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Already? ? ? ? That is still over a year away! ! ! ! !

[Woobstr112G]

Already? ? ? ? That is still over a year away! ! ! ! !

It's been sold out for several months. Every once in awhile a cabin will pop up on the Princess site as being available.....

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It's been sold out for several months. Every once in awhile a cabin will pop up on the Princess site as being available.....

Bob


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Amazing

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HI all!

Grandpaul ~ sorry the ponies weren't better for you this time!;)

Ann:cool: ~ we did head up to the Elvis Festival but this one is only in it's second year as opposed to the one we went to 2 years ago that's been running for 18 so there was a big difference!:eek: We saw 2 Elvis in Tim Hortons (coffee shop) & neither impressed me plus 2 teenaged ones broke out of the smallest jail in Canada. We didn't stay long as it was approaching 90 & very draining.

BTW I entered my info for the ticker you told me about & was surprised they wanted the exact dates of the cruises, I had to improvise as I only wrote down the months.

Bob ~ wow that is a popular cruise! One we took on HAL Rotterdam was waitlisted from April until Aug for an Oct cruise which luckily we got to go on.

Have a great weekend!

~ Jo ~ :)

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HI all!

Grandpaul ~ sorry the ponies weren't better for you this time!;)

Ann:cool: ~ we did head up to the Elvis Festival but this one is only in it's second year as opposed to the one we went to 2 years ago that's been running for 18 so there was a big difference!:eek: We saw 2 Elvis in Tim Hortons (coffee shop) & neither impressed me plus 2 teenaged ones broke out of the smallest jail in Canada. We didn't stay long as it was approaching 90 & very draining.

BTW I entered my info for the ticker you told me about & was surprised they wanted the exact dates of the cruises, I had to improvise as I only wrote down the months.

Bob ~ wow that is a popular cruise! One we took on HAL Rotterdam was waitlisted from April until Aug for an Oct cruise which luckily we got to go on.

Have a great weekend!

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo;

You do the same.....:):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Hope you win at the track and it is not too crowded.

You can have a hot roll in Vegas but for sure you cannot miss the cruise.[/quote]
As I mentioned I left the track real early. The crowd was 45000. Just a bit noisy. The last thing I did before I left was make a big bet to win on the Travers, the biggest race of the meet and I would watch it at home. Race started and my horse was about 2nd to 3rd all the way around. Down the stretch they came and my horse made a move on th eleader. Talk about close. I thought my horse won but then the slow motion replay made it look sort of the other way. Usually I'm prtty good at deciding who won. After a few minutes on the TV show I heard the crowd roar. The race was a dead heat. Whew. I thought I was going to relax when I got home. Now I have to go back to the track to cash my ticket.

Bob, I checked on that cruise and it looks like it is sold out. Of course, I can't make decisions with the Front Office in Florida.

[Woobstr112G]

Hope you win at the track and it is not too crowded.

You can have a hot roll in Vegas but for sure you cannot miss the cruise.
As I mentioned I left the track real early. The crowd was 45000. Just a bit noisy. The last thing I did before I left was make a big bet to win on the Travers, the biggest race of the meet and I would watch it at home. Race started and my horse was about 2nd to 3rd all the way around. Down the stretch they came and my horse made a move on th eleader. Talk about close. I thought my horse won but then the slow motion replay made it look sort of the other way. Usually I'm prtty good at deciding who won. After a few minutes on the TV show I heard the crowd roar. The race was a dead heat. Whew. I thought I was going to relax when I got home. Now I have to go back to the track to cash my ticket.

Bob, I checked on that cruise and it looks like it is sold out. Of course, I can't make decisions with the Front Office in Florida.[/QUOTE]

That you can.....:):):)

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[Grandpaul]

We've had an Elvis Festival up here in a town called Lake George for many years. Still draws a lot of people.

[Woobstr112G]

We've had an Elvis Festival up here in a town called Lake George for many years. Still draws a lot of people.

Don't know if I would still have the motivation to attend.....:D:D:D

Bob

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Hope you win at the track and it is not too crowded.

You can have a hot roll in Vegas but for sure you cannot miss the cruise.
As I mentioned I left the track real early. The crowd was 45000. Just a bit noisy. The last thing I did before I left was make a big bet to win on the Travers, the biggest race of the meet and I would watch it at home. Race started and my horse was about 2nd to 3rd all the way around. Down the stretch they came and my horse made a move on th eleader. Talk about close. I thought my horse won but then the slow motion replay made it look sort of the other way. Usually I'm prtty good at deciding who won. After a few minutes on the TV show I heard the crowd roar. The race was a dead heat. Whew. I thought I was going to relax when I got home. Now I have to go back to the track to cash my ticket.

Bob, I checked on that cruise and it looks like it is sold out. Of course, I can't make decisions with the Front Office in Florida.[/QUOTE]

At least you have a great reason to go back to the track; now you can cash a winning ticket. Good for you and it could pay for the cruise next October - maybe! ! ! ! But it does look like it is sold out on the balconies.

[Grandpaul]

I usually don't get balcony rooms anymore. After 62 cruises we don't use them much and we go with the mini-suites with no balcony. Big rooms and very comfortable.

[Woobstr112G]

I usually don't get balcony rooms anymore. After 62 cruises we don't use them much and we go with the mini-suites with no balcony. Big rooms and very comfortable.

Minis with no balconies.....:confused:

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Minis with no balconies.....:confused:

Bob
Room size is bigger and we really don't use balconies anymore. Between some balconies ars small to doors that don't close completely and whistle in the wind to people throwing cigarettes from the balconies above, blah blah blah.

[Grandpaul]

Don't know if I would still have the motivation to attend.....:D:D:D

Bob
After seeing the real McCoy we don't either.

[Grandpaul]

Minis with no balconies.....:confused:

Bob
On our upcoming cruise on the Island Princess it is Category AF.

[cruisin'low]

On our upcoming cruise on the Island Princess it is Category AF.

Thanks for clearing that up for me as well as Bob because I had no idea either that there are mini suites w/o a balcony. Interesting.I will look up that AF category. Thanks

[Grandpaul]

Not a lot of ships have them and I don't think any new ones do. So I'm going to enjoy them while I can. They are about 230 sq. ft. I believe.

[Grandpaul]

Next cruises are one month from tomorrow and 99 days from now.

[Woobstr112G]

Next cruises are one month from tomorrow and 99 days from now.

No fair rubbing it in......:(:D:(

Bob


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[Woobstr112G]

On our upcoming cruise on the Island Princess it is Category AF.

Don't they also come sans bathtub.....?

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[Grandpaul]

Don't they also come sans bathtub.....?

Bob


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Right, no tub. I don't miss that. I got the hot tub up on the pool deck.

[Grandpaul]

No fair rubbing it in......:(:D:(

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Okay I'll stop. LOL.

[Woobstr112G]

Okay I'll stop. LOL.

Good..........:D:D:D

Bob


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[Grandpaul]

Just came back from taking 2 of my Granddaughters fishing. Good thing they both caught something. Perfect weather and will be for the next week or so. That's good because Saratoga track is having it's final day on Labor Day. Should be a busy weekend.

[cruisin'low]

Just came back from taking 2 of my Granddaughters fishing. Good thing they both caught something. Perfect weather and will be for the next week or so. That's good because Saratoga track is having it's final day on Labor Day. Should be a busy weekend.

And how is Mary Lou faring in the storms in Florida?

[cruisin'low]

No fair rubbing it in......:(:D:(

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Sorry Bob. I seem to remember that on your last cruise, you mentioned a FEW times when you were leaving. Turn around is fair play.
Oh and BTW, I leave 4 weeks from today.

[Grandpaul]

And how is Mary Lou faring in the storms in Florida?
Mary Lou is staying at her twins sister's house down in Florida. The house comes with an a alarm system that monitors bad weather. The alarm has gone off twice since they arrived there and neither one woke up. Just a little tired.

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Mary Lou is staying at her twins sister's house down in Florida. The house comes with an a alarm system that monitors bad weather. The alarm has gone off twice since they arrived there and neither one woke up. Just a little tired.

WOW they must have been really tired if hey never woke up

[Grandpaul]

On one cruise mary Lou spent 2 days in bed and slept for all but about 2 hours. And she was feeling fine. Just to slight rock n roll was perfect and we were at sea for 3 days.

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On one cruise mary Lou spent 2 days in bed and slept for all but about 2 hours. And she was feeling fine. Just to slight rock n roll was perfect and we were at sea for 3 days.

Wish that I could sleep like that. I do love the rolling of the ship and can sleep better at sea than at home.

[Grandpaul]

I always thought a bed that could simulate the motion of a ship would be a great thing to have. I believe I used to have one like that back in my drinking days but I must have got rid of it when I quit.

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I always thought a bed that could simulate the motion of a ship would be a great thing to have. I believe I used to have one like that back in my drinking days but I must have got rid of it when I quit.

Could you please invent that, make millions of dollars and take your friend who suggested it on a cruise with you and Mary Lou?

[Grandpaul]

Could you please invent that, make millions of dollars and take your friend who suggested it on a cruise with you and Mary Lou?
I don't think it would be that hard to build but it would be a bit expensive. Might be a bit noisey too. But I would buy one.

Went to the horse races today and it was a perfect day weatherwise. Not perfect handicapping though. Stopped at the racino on the way home and was down a few bucks and stopped at one last machine, a penny machine. Played the maximum coins and I heard bells ringing etc. I won $322 on a penny machine. On a dollar machine that would be 32 thousand dollars. Of course I wouldn't be betting 400 dollars on a dollar machine like the 400 pennies I was on the penny machine. Ended up a few bucks ahead for the day.

[Grandpaul]

Funny story I forgot to tell about the fishing trip with the Granddaughters. On the way to the lake their Father turned on the car radio to a station that plays kids music. The 5 year old, Daniella, asked me if I ever heard that song they were playing before. I said I didn't. She told me it was from a show on television, then came the funny part. She said "It's an animated reality show". I had to think about that for a few miles.

[Woobstr112G]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n51/peeyourpantsfunny/weekend.gif

Good Friday wishes to all. I hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Just came back from taking 2 of my Granddaughters fishing. Good thing they both caught something. Perfect weather and will be for the next week or so. That's good because Saratoga track is having it's final day on Labor Day. Should be a busy weekend.

Fishing with the granddaughters; Sounds like a perfect day. Good luck at the track.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7901032120_8289ac2aef.jpg

Saw this posted on the main Princess boards. It's the keel laying ceremony for the Royal's sister ship, Regal Princess.".....:):):)


Bob

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I don't think it would be that hard to build but it would be a bit expensive. Might be a bit noisey too. But I would buy one.

Went to the horse races today and it was a perfect day weatherwise. Not perfect handicapping though. Stopped at the racino on the way home and was down a few bucks and stopped at one last machine, a penny machine. Played the maximum coins and I heard bells ringing etc. I won $322 on a penny machine. On a dollar machine that would be 32 thousand dollars. Of course I wouldn't be betting 400 dollars on a dollar machine like the 400 pennies I was on the penny machine. Ended up a few bucks ahead for the day.

Fantastic win on the penny machine. Do not know if I related this or not but several weeks ago when I was in Vegas at the Paris Hotel, a lady sat down next to me. She put in a ticket for $1.14 and I thought she must going to be putting in money too. No, she started playing and hit 1 line, 1 penny. And she was winning but only betting one line. When I finally left, she had $1.16. She really took the meaning of a "penny machine" seriously.

This weekend a friend and I are going shopping at the Desert Outlet Mall and will stop at a local casino also. Hope we win ! ! ! !

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Good Friday wishes to all. I hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

Hope you get some time off this holiday weekend Bob.

[Grandpaul]

Fantastic win on the penny machine. Do not know if I related this or not but several weeks ago when I was in Vegas at the Paris Hotel, a lady sat down next to me. She put in a ticket for $1.14 and I thought she must going to be putting in money too. No, she started playing and hit 1 line, 1 penny. And she was winning but only betting one line. When I finally left, she had $1.16. She really took the meaning of a "penny machine" seriously.

This weekend a friend and I are going shopping at the Desert Outlet Mall and will stop at a local casino also. Hope we win ! ! ! !
Knock 'em dead Ann

[Grandpaul]

had another good day att he track today. Best meet I've had in years. Nothing comes easy though. Had one horse who won by about 8 lengths. Man this is easy. All of a sudden the "Objection " light came on against my horse. But they kept him up as the winner. Final day is Monday so I have to get at least one more day in. Mary Lou and her twin, Gerry, went out on one of the gambling boats down in Florida and had a wonderful time. She's telling me how cheap the houses are down there. Wonder why she's doing that? And they have year round horse racing right near her. Hmmmmmmm.

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Hi all!

Grandpaul ~ WTG at the races! Do I see a 2nd home in your future?;) Florida would also be close to lots of cruises at good prices.

Ann:cool: ~ good luck to you at the mall & casino.

Bob ~ hope you have the weekend off.

Have a great long weekend. Hard to believe it's September already!

~ Jo ~ :)

[Woobstr112G]

I don't think it would be that hard to build but it would be a bit expensive. Might be a bit noisey too. But I would buy one.

Went to the horse races today and it was a perfect day weatherwise. Not perfect handicapping though. Stopped at the racino on the way home and was down a few bucks and stopped at one last machine, a penny machine. Played the maximum coins and I heard bells ringing etc. I won $322 on a penny machine. On a dollar machine that would be 32 thousand dollars. Of course I wouldn't be betting 400 dollars on a dollar machine like the 400 pennies I was on the penny machine. Ended up a few bucks ahead for the day.

Wow, nice haul....:):):)

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had another good day att he track today. Best meet I've had in years. Nothing comes easy though. Had one horse who won by about 8 lengths. Man this is easy. All of a sudden the "Objection " light came on against my horse. But they kept him up as the winner. Final day is Monday so I have to get at least one more day in. Mary Lou and her twin, Gerry, went out on one of the gambling boats down in Florida and had a wonderful time. She's telling me how cheap the houses are down there. Wonder why she's doing that? And they have year round horse racing right near her. Hmmmmmmm.

My keen police mind says she wants to move down that way.....:):):)

Bob


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Hi all!

Grandpaul ~ WTG at the races! Do I see a 2nd home in your future?;) Florida would also be close to lots of cruises at good prices.

Ann:cool: ~ good luck to you at the mall & casino.

Bob ~ hope you have the weekend off.

Have a great long weekend. Hard to believe it's September already!

~ Jo ~ :)

Hi Jo;

I have today off. Taking Holli's BMW dealership in Santa Clarita for service. After that, we're going to have breakfast at place across the street from Princess H.Q.........:):):)

Bob


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[Grandpaul]

My keen police mind says she wants to move down that way.....:):):)

Bob


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Bob, sounds like you are sharper than Inspector Clouseau. My problem is I get bored in Florida.

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had another good day att he track today. Best meet I've had in years. Nothing comes easy though. Had one horse who won by about 8 lengths. Man this is easy. All of a sudden the "Objection " light came on against my horse. But they kept him up as the winner. Final day is Monday so I have to get at least one more day in. Mary Lou and her twin, Gerry, went out on one of the gambling boats down in Florida and had a wonderful time. She's telling me how cheap the houses are down there. Wonder why she's doing that? And they have year round horse racing right near her. Hmmmmmmm.

Good for you. Congratulations. and have fun when you go again later this weekend and WIN some more.

You would get away from the snow in FL. but I cannot see either one of you leaving those granddaughters that far behind.

[cruisin'low]

Hi Jo;

I have today off. Taking Holli's BMW dealership in Santa Clarita for service. After that, we're going to have breakfast at place across the street from Princess H.Q.........:):):)

Bob


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Hey Bob,
It is to be a little cooler today for all your chore running around. Thanks goodness.

[cruisin'low]

Hi all!

Grandpaul ~ WTG at the races! Do I see a 2nd home in your future?;) Florida would also be close to lots of cruises at good prices.

Ann:cool: ~ good luck to you at the mall & casino.

Bob ~ hope you have the weekend off.

Have a great long weekend. Hard to believe it's September already!

~ Jo ~ :)

Thanks Jo. I will need the wishes for good luck at the casino. You enjoy your weekend too and just think we are so much closer to our next cruise now in September.

[Grandpaul]

Good for you. Congratulations. and have fun when you go again later this weekend and WIN some more.

You would get away from the snow in FL. but I cannot see either one of you leaving those granddaughters that far behind.
I like snow. I really enjoy skiing. And living in Florida I would have to head back up here for the summer anyway. Plus I really don't find Florida very attractive. Flat and boring. Yeah the beaches are nice. New York is a beautiful state no matter where you go in it. I do like the price of gas in Florida though.

[Woobstr112G]

Bob, sounds like you are sharper than Inspector Clouseau. My problem is I get bored in Florida.

I'm sure you'd find something to keep you busy.....:D:D:D

Bob

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I like snow. I really enjoy skiing. And living in Florida I would have to head back up here for the summer anyway. Plus I really don't find Florida very attractive. Flat and boring. Yeah the beaches are nice. New York is a beautiful state no matter where you go in it. I do like the price of gas in Florida though.

The more snow the better.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

The more snow the better.....:):):)

Bob
Last winter was slow as far as snow was concerned. But we still managed to get in a lot of skiing. Some weathermen this year are bravely predicting we might have some big snowstorms.

[Grandpaul]

I have 3 cruises scheduled and one of the threads is really active. Should be a hugh Meet&Greet. The other 2 were basically dead. But in the last couple days thay have really come alive. I enjoy those Meet&Greets and was concerned we might not have one or two. Perfect weather here today but looks a little stormy the next few days. Closing day at the track today but I decided I didn't want to go. I'm ahead for the meet and don't want to give it back. Getting smart in my old age. Or cheap.

[cruisin'low]

Last winter was slow as far as snow was concerned. But we still managed to get in a lot of skiing. Some weathermen this year are bravely predicting we might have some big snowstorms.

For the skiers, that is a great prediction. For commuters, not so good.

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I have 3 cruises scheduled and one of the threads is really active. Should be a hugh Meet&Greet. The other 2 were basically dead. But in the last couple days thay have really come alive. I enjoy those Meet&Greets and was concerned we might not have one or two. Perfect weather here today but looks a little stormy the next few days. Closing day at the track today but I decided I didn't want to go. I'm ahead for the meet and don't want to give it back. Getting smart in my old age. Or cheap.

May be a very smart decision.
On Saturday when I wen to the outlet mall and then to the casino, I did not do bad. It was amazing that for the first 3 hours I played all kinds of slots and only lost $40. Then I found my favorite - Ultimate X Poker, at one of the bars and totally blew mucho $ $ $ $ $ . I have to try to keep away from that game but I will state that it has been VERY good to me in the past. But that is gambling; some days the machine is in your favor and other days, it is not.
Our M & G for this coming cruise is fairly active with only about 40 people on it. but I think we are going to have a great Slot Pull as about 60 have signed up for that.

[Grandpaul]

Exactly 3 weeks from right now we will be boarding our plane to Vegas. Not too anxious. I've probably said that before. LOL. The list for our M&G has over 100 names I believe. No slot pull though. Just picked Mary Lou up at the airport. She didn't seem overly excited to be home. But then she saw the work I did around here so she's happy. Come on Sept 25.

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Hey Bob,
It is to be a little cooler today for all your chore running around. Thanks goodness.

Ann;

It was cool (somewhat) on Saturday, but on Sunday with all my gear on it was brutal.....:(:(:(

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Exactly 3 weeks from right now we will be boarding our plane to Vegas. Not too anxious. I've probably said that before. LOL. The list for our M&G has over 100 names I believe. No slot pull though. Just picked Mary Lou up at the airport. She didn't seem overly excited to be home. But then she saw the work I did around here so she's happy. Come on Sept 25.

I'd be anxious.....:D:):D

Bob

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This is unreal; we are getting a little rain all morning long. Wow, very unusual for us. It better not be raining 3 weeks from today when I board the Golden Princess.

[Grandpaul]

I got a bunch of people mad at me this morning. I called my credit card company to let them know about our upcoming cruise so I could use their card. The girl asked me where we were cruising to and what was my favorite spot. I told her "Costa Rica". Love it there. I hung up and half hour later saw the news bulletin about the 7.9 earthquake that hit there. They handle quakes pretty well though. Hope it doesn't prevent us from stopping there. I won't say a word about California.

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I got a bunch of people mad at me this morning. I called my credit card company to let them know about our upcoming cruise so I could use their card. The girl asked me where we were cruising to and what was my favorite spot. I told her "Costa Rica". Love it there. I hung up and half hour later saw the news bulletin about the 7.9 earthquake that hit there. They handle quakes pretty well though. Hope it doesn't prevent us from stopping there. I won't say a word about California.

Thank you as we have had enough little tremors around here lately. Do not need a 7.9 at all as that would be major damage here. Hope it does not interfere with your stop in Costa Rica.

[Grandpaul]

It was just lowered to a 7.6. I hope you get those fires out soon out your way. I think I heard they were expected to burn for another week.

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It was just lowered to a 7.6. I hope you get those fires out soon out your way. I think I heard they were expected to burn for another week.

The little rain that we had today did help some what on the fire but still a great deal more rain would be needed to put the fire out completely. There is a prediction of some more rain tomorrow but not sure it is in the area of the fire. The fire is burning in canyons and so difficult to fight or even do water drops from planes due to the terrain.

[Woobstr112G]

The little rain that we had today did help some what on the fire but still a great deal more rain would be needed to put the fire out completely. There is a prediction of some more rain tomorrow but not sure it is in the area of the fire. The fire is burning in canyons and so difficult to fight or even do water drops from planes due to the terrain.

We had a tad bit of rain today at the academy. In the process of training another 24 new deputies to hit the streets. It was also quite humid......:(:(:(

Bob

[Grandpaul]

We had a tad bit of rain today at the academy. In the process of training another 24 new deputies to hit the streets. It was also quite humid......:(:(:(

Bob
My grandson's best friend was joining us in Vegas in 3 weeks. He just called called for the Police force here in Albany so he figures he better not take his 2nd week on the job off.

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My grandson's best friend was joining us in Vegas in 3 weeks. He just called called for the Police force here in Albany so he figures he better not take his 2nd week on the job off.

He probably made a good choice by staying for the police force. Maybe later you can be in Vegas with him and your grandson. Is this the grandson who lives in the San Diego area? How, many days are you going to be there before the cruise?

[Grandpaul]

He probably made a good choice by staying for the police force. Maybe later you can be in Vegas with him and your grandson. Is this the grandson who lives in the San Diego area? How, many days are you going to be there before the cruise?
He came back from San Diego a couple months ago. He missed everyone. We're getting to Vegas Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 25 and leaving 6 AM on the 28th. If we get up in time. Otherwise it's a long drive to Frisco. In a hurry.

[Woobstr112G]

My grandson's best friend was joining us in Vegas in 3 weeks. He just called called for the Police force here in Albany so he figures he better not take his 2nd week on the job off.

Good for him. I'm sure he'll like the, cop thing. I've liked it for the past 31 years.......:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Good for him. I'm sure he'll like the, cop thing. I've liked it for the past 31 years.......:):):)

Bob
His Father is the best detective in the city so he's had some instruction already. I was a cop for 4 years back in the 60's but it's all different now. I'm sure you've noticed the changes Bob. 31 years is a long time.

[cruisin'low]

Happy weekend all. Still very warm and sunny out .
Plan to use the pool a great deal this weekend.

[Grandpaul]

Happy weekend all. Still very warm and sunny out .
Plan to use the pool a great deal this weekend.
That sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately Mary Lou has me lined up for a weekend of moving furniture and a few other manual type jobs. But I am going to our local annual tug boat festival on Sunday. Always a lot of fun.
Talked to my Grandson, Steve, just now. He's actually saving up some money for Vegas. That's a first. Now if I can just keep him away from the tables. But he is staying there one night on his own. Maybe better if he runs out of money before I leave.

[cruisin'low]

That sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately Mary Lou has me lined up for a weekend of moving furniture and a few other manual type jobs. But I am going to our local annual tug boat festival on Sunday. Always a lot of fun.
Talked to my Grandson, Steve, just now. He's actually saving up some money for Vegas. That's a first. Now if I can just keep him away from the tables. But he is staying there one night on his own. Maybe better if he runs out of money before I leave.

OK, I will bite. . . . what do you do at a tug boat festival ? ? ?

[Woobstr112G]

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Hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

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OK, I will bite. . . . what do you do at a tug boat festival ? ? ?

Ann;

I was wondering the same thing.....:D:):D

Bob

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Ann;

I was wondering the same thing.....:D:):D

Bob
We tug boats around. Actually, what we have here is where the Erie Canal runs into the Hudson River. Used to be a hugh shipping lane where tugboats were used all the time. It's in a town called Waterford. So for years they been having a celebration dedicated to all those tug boats. They still use them quite a bit. In fact last year when Hurricane Irene decided to come right up the Hudson River the tugs were very important for the barges etc that were stuck here. They have a big town festival with entertainment, craft shows and a bunch of tugboats on display for tours. When we first started cruising you couldn't get the ships out of the harbors without tugboats. Now they all have thrusters so they aren't needed anymore. Big cost savings.

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We tug boats around. Actually, what we have here is where the Erie Canal runs into the Hudson River. Used to be a hugh shipping lane where tugboats were used all the time. It's in a town called Waterford. So for years they been having a celebration dedicated to all those tug boats. They still use them quite a bit. In fact last year when Hurricane Irene decided to come right up the Hudson River the tugs were very important for the barges etc that were stuck here. They have a big town festival with entertainment, craft shows and a bunch of tugboats on display for tours. When we first started cruising you couldn't get the ships out of the harbors without tugboats. Now they all have thrusters so they aren't needed anymore. Big cost savings.

Now that I know the history, it does actually sound like fun. Hope the weather is great and that you have a super time.

[Grandpaul]

Not good weather today. Just had a tornado south of us on Long Island and everything is heading our way. We're going to end the drought in 10 minutes. Maybe I should get on a tug boat.

[Woobstr112G]

Not good weather today. Just had a tornado south of us on Long Island and everything is heading our way. We're going to end the drought in 10 minutes. Maybe I should get on a tug boat.

Hope you got through the weather issues. We were 100 plus degrees and very humid today.....:(:(:(

Bob

[Grandpaul]

The bg winds went south of us so we didn't get them. Got plenty of needed rain in a short time. Off to our local minor league playoff gamne tonight. Got cancelled obviously last night. A local high school pitcher is starting for the visitors tonight. SHould be fun.

[Woobstr112G]

The bg winds went south of us so we didn't get them. Got plenty of needed rain in a short time. Off to our local minor league playoff gamne tonight. Got cancelled obviously last night. A local high school pitcher is starting for the visitors tonight. SHould be fun.

Enjoy the game. Yard work on tap for me today. After that it's all about relaxing.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Just checked my retirement countdown app on my I-Phone. Only 1358 days to go.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Just checked my retirement countdown app on my I-Phone. Only 1358 days to go.....:):):)

Bob
I remember doin gmy countdown. The retirement countdown is even slower than a cruise countdown. But after you retire it really goes fast. I've been retired just a couple weeks short of 12 years. Can't believe it. You're going to love it Bob.

In 24 days it will be 4 years when we left on this cruise. Speaking of time going fast.

[Woobstr112G]

I remember doin gmy countdown. The retirement countdown is even slower than a cruise countdown. But after you retire it really goes fast. I've been retired just a couple weeks short of 12 years. Can't believe it. You're going to love it Bob.

In 24 days it will be 4 years when we left on this cruise. Speaking of time going fast.

Wow, four years already. Seems like only yesterday.....:):):)

Bob


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I remember doin gmy countdown. The retirement countdown is even slower than a cruise countdown. But after you retire it really goes fast. I've been retired just a couple weeks short of 12 years. Can't believe it. You're going to love it Bob.

In 24 days it will be 4 years when we left on this cruise. Speaking of time going fast.

That does seem amazing that it was 4 years ago as I can still remember so much of that cruise. What a great time, great people and fantastic ship and itinerary. Wish I could repeat it again in the near future. Did not see enough of Venice.

[Grandpaul]

Yeah, I think we saw enough of Venice. Not enough of the rest of Italy though. Great country to tour. Great night for a ball game tonight but we lost 5-2. Sets up the tie breaker tomorrow night. I'll have to listen to it from the hospital.

[Grandpaul]

The Great Northeast, tonight we have frost warnings just a little north of here. Perfect day on the golf course this morning. Weather, not my game. Really nice to be out there. Beats painting by a lot. 2 weeks from tomorrow, off to Vegas. 358 hours.

[Woobstr112G]

The Great Northeast, tonight we have frost warnings just a little north of here. Perfect day on the golf course this morning. Weather, not my game. Really nice to be out there. Beats painting by a lot. 2 weeks from tomorrow, off to Vegas. 358 hours.

There you go counting again.....:D:D:D

Bob

[Grandpaul]

There you go counting again.....:D:D:D

Bob
I never stop. Just keep on ticking.

[Grandpaul]

Caught the last few innings of our local pro baseball team playoffs 3rd and deciding game last night. I walked in at the end of the 6th inning and it was 5-5. We won 16-7. Now the finals start tonight.

Went out early this morning and had to go back into my house and get a jacket. Hadn't done that since April I believe. Just means our cruise is clsoer I guess. 339 hours till we leave. Tick tock Bob. LOL.

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Caught the last few innings of our local pro baseball team playoffs 3rd and deciding game last night. I walked in at the end of the 6th inning and it was 5-5. We won 16-7. Now the finals start tonight.

Went out early this morning and had to go back into my house and get a jacket. Hadn't done that since April I believe. Just means our cruise is clsoer I guess. 339this hours till we leave. Tick tock Bob. LOL.

Bob,
Just so you do not forget, I will be leaving in 360 hours.
Both Paul and I know that you want to have the correct information. Now Jo needs to tell you too how many hours until she leaves.

That baseball game must have been really exciting with a score that high.

[Woobstr112G]

Bob,
Just so you do not forget, I will be leaving in 360 hours.
Both Paul and I know that you want to have the correct information. Now Jo needs to tell you too how many hours until she leaves.

That baseball game must have been really exciting with a score that high.

Just had to rub it in, didn't you.....:D:D:D

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

I never stop. Just keep on ticking.

Just like the Energizer bunny.....:D:D:D

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Just like the Energizer bunny.....:D:D:D

Bob
Or like a Timex watch. Dating myself with that.

[Grandpaul]

Bob,
Just so you do not forget, I will be leaving in 360 hours.
Both Paul and I know that you want to have the correct information. Now Jo needs to tell you too how many hours until she leaves.

That baseball game must have been really exciting with a score that high.
Good to keep Bob informed so he can keep track of us. I'm sure he'll catch up when his countdown for retirement is a negative number.

[Woobstr112G]

Good to keep Bob informed so he can keep track of us. I'm sure he'll catch up when his countdown for retirement is a negative number.

It'll be my turn to gloat in March.....:):D:)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Or like a Timex watch. Dating myself with that.

Little off topic, but since you mentioned Timex, here's another Old brand name. Remember "Wescott Rulers?". Company was started in Seneca Falls. I can proudly say I lived there.....:):);)

Bob

[cruisin'low]

It'll be my turn to gloat in March.....:):D:)

Bob

You are so right in that you can gloat in March as I am sure I am not going anywhere then.

[cruisin'low]

Little off topic, but since you mentioned Timex, here's another Old brand name. Remember "Wescott Rulers?". Company was started in Seneca Falls. I can proudly say I lived there.....:):);)

Bob

And yes, I do remember Wescott Rulers. there are so many things that have come and gone; Green Stamps; rabbit ears on TVs, drinking out of the garden hose. Ignore me; ramblings of an old mind.

[Grandpaul]

It'll be my turn to gloat in March.....:):D:)

Bob
Aha. In April we sail on the NCL Breakaways maiden voyage from London to NYC. Spend a few days touring London before. Haven't been there. GOing to use a touring company rather than on our own. They then drive us to Southhampton on cruise day which is about an hour south of London. Hope it's unseasonably warm then.

[Grandpaul]

Little off topic, but since you mentioned Timex, here's another Old brand name. Remember "Wescott Rulers?". Company was started in Seneca Falls. I can proudly say I lived there.....:):);)

Bob
I remember them. I wouldn't be surprised if I had one around my house somewhere. Along with my yo yo, bicycle horn and whoppee cushion.

[retiring soon]

HI all!

Just dropping by to rub it in that my cruise is only 393 hours away!:rolleyes:

Bob ~ counting down to retirement is even better than counting down to a cruise I'd say!!

Grandpaul ~ neat re the Breakaway & London. I want to go on it to from NYC to Bermuda next summer. DD & I were in London for 5 nights in May & really enjoyed it. I read that there's a quite a bit to see in Southampton too if you're interested in Titanic.

Ann:cool: ~ I remember most of those things but not the rulers. I guess we had our own company making them here. I love receiving emails about the good old days or those little blurbs on FB.:D

Have a great day!

~ Jo ~ :)

[Grandpaul]

Got you beat by a few hours Jo. 387 to go till our cruise.

[Grandpaul]

I see Vegas is getting ready for me. They got almost 2 inches of rain recently. Must have been quite a sight. Good for Lake Mead though. Southern Cal. got even more rain from what I read. Helps with the fires if there are any left I guess.

[Woobstr112G]

Aha. In April we sail on the NCL Breakaways maiden voyage from London to NYC. Spend a few days touring London before. Haven't been there. GOing to use a touring company rather than on our own. They then drive us to Southhampton on cruise day which is about an hour south of London. Hope it's unseasonably warm then.

Sounds like an excellant idea.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

HI all!

Just dropping by to rub it in that my cruise is only 393 hours away!:rolleyes:

Bob ~ counting down to retirement is even better than counting down to a cruise I'd say!!

Grandpaul ~ neat re the Breakaway & London. I want to go on it to from NYC to Bermuda next summer. DD & I were in London for 5 nights in May & really enjoyed it. I read that there's a quite a bit to see in Southampton too if you're interested in Titanic.

Ann:cool: ~ I remember most of those things but not the rulers. I guess we had our own company making them here. I love receiving emails about the good old days or those little blurbs on FB.:D

Have a great day!

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo;

It's gonna get awful lonely around here with all of you being gone.....:(:(

Bob

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Jo;

It's gonna get awful lonely around here with all of you being gone.....:(:(

Bob

Bob,
All of us will try to post to you when we are gone. I do not think you will be lonely.

[Grandpaul]

Under 300 hours till we leave for Vegas. Well, looks like the recent earthquake in Costa Rica isn't going to effect our cruise. Now I understand there is a hurricane that might come up the Baja Penn. Should be out of the way before we get there.

I'll be checking in online while away. Got to keep an eye on all of you.

Last night I was doing some research on London and the surrounding areas. I was always interested in the Titanic story. Our ship for our cruise is leaving from Southampton which is where the Titanic left from. Hope global warming melts all the icebergs before we leave. Anyway, I found out there is a Titanic museum in Southampton. Over 500 crewmembers lived in Southampton. Back in 2009 they had a guest speaker at the museum. She was the last survivor of the sinking. She was 97 years old. She was a little baby that was put in one of the lifeboats with her Mother. Would have been an interesting speech. I'll have to check that museum out before boarding our ship. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen doesn't it?

[retiring soon]

HI all!

Bob ~ I might pop in too just to say hello.;)

Grandpaul ~ Southampton was a port of call in an old Cruise Travel magazine I had so I think that's where I read about it's Titanic & maybe even Mayflower connection.
I'm interested in that story too so when I got my PVR in April I taped a LOT of shows about the Titanic, most of which I haven't watched yet.

When our ship calls at Halifax Pat & I are taking the "Titanic - The Halifax Connection" tour, which should be very interesting. There's a museum with an original deck chair
plus the cemetery where 100+ victims are buried.

Have a nice day!

~ Jo ~ :)

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Under 300 hours till we leave for Vegas. Well, looks like the recent earthquake in Costa Rica isn't going to effect our cruise. Now I understand there is a hurricane that might come up the Baja Penn. Should be out of the way before we get there.

I'll be checking in online while away. Got to keep an eye on all of you.

Last night I was doing some research on London and the surrounding areas. I was always interested in the Titanic story. Our ship for our cruise is leaving from Southampton which is where the Titanic left from. Hope global warming melts all the icebergs before we leave. Anyway, I found out there is a Titanic museum in Southampton. Over 500 crewmembers lived in Southampton. Back in 2009 they had a guest speaker at the museum. She was the last survivor of the sinking. She was 97 years old. She was a little baby that was put in one of the lifeboats with her Mother. Would have been an interesting speech. I'll have to check that museum out before boarding our ship. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen doesn't it?

Last year we left Southampton for our cruise up the coast of Norway. Some of us had bought the pre-cruise package with Princess and were driven the 1 1/2 hours to the port. We had no time at all to look around the town unfortunately. Some of my friends flew directly to London and the bussed down to Southampton and also had no time at all to look around.
Hope that you are able to schedule some time there as it looked like a great town.

And yes, you are so right; Vegas got hammered with rain earlier this week and in some areas her in the foothills and mountain areas, we have had flash flooding too.

312 hours getting close to that 300 mark

[Grandpaul]

Last year we left Southampton for our cruise up the coast of Norway. Some of us had bought the pre-cruise package with Princess and were driven the 1 1/2 hours to the port. We had no time at all to look around the town unfortunately. Some of my friends flew directly to London and the bussed down to Southampton and also had no time at all to look around.
Hope that you are able to schedule some time there as it looked like a great town.

And yes, you are so right; Vegas got hammered with rain earlier this week and in some areas her in the foothills and mountain areas, we have had flash flooding too.

312 hours getting close to that 300 mark
We're spending a couple days in London using a tour company. Then on the morning of the cruise theyre taking us to Southampton. The ship leaves at 4 PM so I'm hoping I have till around 2 PM on that day to maybe check out that museum. I figure a car is a lot faster than a bus. I'll ask the tour company.

[Grandpaul]

HI all!

Bob ~ I might pop in too just to say hello.;)

Grandpaul ~ Southampton was a port of call in an old Cruise Travel magazine I had so I think that's where I read about it's Titanic & maybe even Mayflower connection.
I'm interested in that story too so when I got my PVR in April I taped a LOT of shows about the Titanic, most of which I haven't watched yet.

When our ship calls at Halifax Pat & I are taking the "Titanic - The Halifax Connection" tour, which should be very interesting. There's a museum with an original deck chair
plus the cemetery where 100+ victims are buried.

Have a nice day!

~ Jo ~ :)
We've been to Halifax. Pretty interesting. Wait till they tell you about the explosion in the harbor. Ouch.

[cruisin'low]

HI all!

Bob ~ I might pop in too just to say hello.;)

Grandpaul ~ Southampton was a port of call in an old Cruise Travel magazine I had so I think that's where I read about it's Titanic & maybe even Mayflower connection.
I'm interested in that story too so when I got my PVR in April I taped a LOT of shows about the Titanic, most of which I haven't watched yet.

When our ship calls at Halifax Pat & I are taking the "Titanic - The Halifax Connection" tour, which should be very interesting. There's a museum with an original deck chair
plus the cemetery where 100+ victims are buried.

Have a nice day!

~ Jo ~ :)

Jo,
My cruise from Quebec to Fort Lauderdale next year will include a stop in Halifax. I have been there before so perhaps this time I will go to their museum on the Titanic. Thanks for the info.

[Woobstr112G]

Bob,
All of us will try to post to you when we are gone. I do not think you will be lonely.

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Bob

[Grandpaul]

Spent all day putting a big vinyl fence up with my son. Almost half done. Quite a job. Off to a high school football game tonight. Perfect weather. I was just looking at the thread for our April cruise on the NCL Breakaway from London to NYC. For the Meet & Greet we now have over 150 people signed up. We're going to have to have that in the Main Show Room. LOL. Have a great weekend.

[cruisin'low]

Was sequestered in the house all day yesterday as they resurfaced our streets. Very weird not to be able to get your car and go out. So I stayed home and started to organize clothes and got lots of paperwork done.
This AM when the streets were open again, off to go shopping and general running around errands. Just got home and I knew it was hot outside but just looked at the Weather Station for my town and now shows 106 degrees. I am making some calls to friends and we will meet at the pool very soon. Yikes, September is 1/2 over and it is still really hot out here.

[Woobstr112G]

Hope everyone has a great weekend.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Was sequestered in the house all day yesterday as they resurfaced our streets. Very weird not to be able to get your car and go out. So I stayed home and started to organize clothes and got lots of paperwork done.
This AM when the streets were open again, off to go shopping and general running around errands. Just got home and I knew it was hot outside but just looked at the Weather Station for my town and now shows 106 degrees. I am making some calls to friends and we will meet at the pool very soon. Yikes, September is 1/2 over and it is still really hot out here.


It was 103 up here today. I remember last year as the anticipation was building for the Ruby T/A. It was almost the first of October and it was over 100 degrees.....:eek::eek::eek:

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Went to the football game. I left at halftime. My team was winning 43-0. Huge crowd so we left. Perfect night though.

334 hours to go for the cruise.

[Grandpaul]

264 till Vegas.

[cruisin'low]

Went to the football game. I left at halftime. My team was winning 43-0. Huge crowd so we left. Perfect night though.

334 hours to go for the cruise.

264 hours until we leave for the cruise. WOW

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313 HOURS "TIL MY SHIP SAILS!;)

Have a nice weekend!

~ Jo ~ :)

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313 HOURS "TIL MY SHIP SAILS!;)

Have a nice weekend!

~ Jo ~ :)

Yesterday it got to a high of 106 at my house according to the weather icon on my computer. Right now at 4:15 PM it is showing 102. Wow it has cooled off since yesterday. It is too darn hot right now.

[Grandpaul]

We have frost warnings just a little north of us. Time to bring the plants in.

[Woobstr112G]

Had an interesting day today. I'm a bachelor for the weekend babysitting our beloved Misha as Holli is visiting her sister. She's actually at the Dodger game right now. I'm watching the game on television trying to spot her. At 0630 this morning, I called work to see what time I started my night shift overtime. Much to my surprise, the Watch Sergeant told me I was scheduled for overtime on day shift and I was actually thirty minutes late. After a hurried shower, I got to work and changed my hours from 0700-1500. I was quite busy as I handled numerous calls for service. I ended up with six reports to write at the end of my shift. I had to finish one and took the other five home to write.

Thank goodness for the six pack of Sierra Nevada I picked up. It's making the report writing more managable.....:D:):D


Bob

[Woobstr112G]

We have frost warnings just a little north of us. Time to bring the plants in.

It was 103 at work today:eek: At the start of the Dodger game, it was 96 degrees......:eek:

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

264 hours until we leave for the cruise. WOW

313 HOURS "TIL MY SHIP SAILS!;)

Have a nice weekend!

~ Jo ~ :)

Only 4178 hours till I sail.....:(:(:(

Bob

[cruisin'low]

It was 103 at work today:eek: At the start of the Dodger game, it was 96 degrees......:eek:

Bob

It was 102 here today after 106 yesterday. Sure hope it is a little
cooler tomorrow. Going to Knotts Berry Farm tomorrow for a Red Hat Champagne Brunch. Should be fun as long as it is not too hot.

[Grandpaul]

Only 4178 hours till I sail.....:(:(:(

Bob
Geez Bob, if you kept track of your work schedule like you do your crusing schedule you would have known about your shift. LOL. But I know what's more important.

Off for another day of installing a vinyl fence in my sons backyard. QUite a crew I'm working with. A Father and 2 of his sons, my son and 2 of his sons and me and my son. Sounds like a sonny day. Sorry.

[Woobstr112G]

Geez Bob, if you kept track of your work schedule like you do your crusing schedule you would have known about your shift. LOL. But I know what's more important.

Off for another day of installing a vinyl fence in my sons backyard. QUite a crew I'm working with. A Father and 2 of his sons, my son and 2 of his sons and me and my son. Sounds like a sonny day. Sorry.

No need to apologize. I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either.....:):):)

Bob

[Woobstr112G]

It was 102 here today after 106 yesterday. Sure hope it is a little
cooler tomorrow. Going to Knotts Berry Farm tomorrow for a Red Hat Champagne Brunch. Should be fun as long as it is not too hot.

Weather channel says hog of 92 at 3:00pm......

Bob

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Weather channel says hog of 92 at 3:00pm......

Bob

May be a little cooler today. Even so, after Knott's Berry Farm and taking my Mother shopping, it is off to the pool for me.

Have a good day everyone.

[Woobstr112G]

May be a little cooler today. Even so, after Knott's Berry Farm and taking my Mother shopping, it is off to the pool for me.

Have a good day everyone.

Ann;

Sounds like a great day, enjoy.....:):):)

Bob

[cruisin'low]

Ann;

Sounds like a great day, enjoy.....:):):)

Bob

Thanks Bob. Should be a great time and usually is when all these rowdy ladies over 50 get together. It is fun at the Knott's Brunch as Snoopy comes through the Dining Room and we all get our pictures taken with him. I am sure the person in the costume is cringing when they walk in and see us. Oh well, that is what Red Hatter's are all about; Women over 50 enjoying recess! ! ! ! !:D

[Grandpaul]

Just went under 200 hours. YES. Thankfully I have a full schedule all this week and the coming weekend. Suspended the newpapers yesterday and got all my meds in order. And we just picked up 2 people to join us for or December cruise and 2 to join us for our April cruise. I could get used to this cruising stuff.

[cruisin'low]

Brunch at Knott's Berry Farm was great. Had pictures taken twice with Snoopy. That outfit that the person wears is so big, so heavy and they have to be sweating like crazy when it is 100 degrees here.

Since Paul posted, so will I . . . . 111 hours until we leave for the ship! ! ! ! ! !

On our cruise which leaves in a matter of days, Princess is still moving people around and giving them "upgrades" some of which I would not consider an upgrade. And I think there may still be some cabins left. For anyone in the LA area, they can probably get a great reduced fare right now.

Happy packing to Jo and Grandpaul.

[Grandpaul]

Brunch at Knott's Berry Farm was great. Had pictures taken twice with Snoopy. That outfit that the person wears is so big, so heavy and they have to be sweating like crazy when it is 100 degrees here.

Since Paul posted, so will I . . . . 111 hours until we leave for the ship! ! ! ! ! !

On our cruise which leaves in a matter of days, Princess is still moving people around and giving them "upgrades" some of which I would not consider an upgrade. And I think there may still be some cabins left. For anyone in the LA area, they can probably get a great reduced fare right now.

Happy packing to Jo and Grandpaul.
I pay and Mary Lou packs. I love that arrangement.

Sounds like a fun time at Knotts. Would have been even better if Don Knotts was there. Off to the hospital for work.

[cruisin'low]

I pay and Mary Lou packs. I love that arrangement.

Sounds like a fun time at Knotts. Would have been even better if Don Knotts was there. Off to the hospital for work.

Is he still alive? I think not.

[Grandpaul]

Is he still alive? I think not.
No, he passed away a few years ago. Much older than he looked. Funny guy.

[Grandpaul]

Is he still alive? I think not.
Don passed away in 2006 at the age of around 82.

[Grandpaul]

Don't they also come sans bathtub.....?

Bob


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Actually these rooms do come with tubs.

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Hi all!

265 hours 'til Dawn leaves the port!! I've been checking out the menu!;)

Ann:cool: ~ sounds like a fun time except for the person in the costume! It was in the 60's here yesterday so a nice cool day for a change. Good thing as we spent 6 hours in the car but a lovely Chinese buffet was in the middle of the trip.

Grandpaul ~ I have to pay & pack for my cruises!:( I never pack until the night before.

Bob ~ wow that's a lot of hours 'til you cruise!:eek: After this cruise is done I don't have anything to count down to.

Ciao

~ Jo ~ :)

[Grandpaul]

Jo, if I packed it would take me about 10 minutes. Mary Lou does have our traditional meat loaf done. We get a little tired of the great meals we have so we have a plain ole meat loaf when we get back.

[Woobstr112G]

Hi all!

265 hours 'til Dawn leaves the port!! I've been checking out the menu!;)

Ann:cool: ~ sounds like a fun time except for the person in the costume! It was in the 60's here yesterday so a nice cool day for a change. Good thing as we spent 6 hours in the car but a lovely Chinese buffet was in the middle of the trip.

Grandpaul ~ I have to pay & pack for my cruises!:( I never pack until the night before.

Bob ~ wow that's a lot of hours 'til you cruise!:eek: After this cruise is done I don't have anything to count down to.

Ciao

~ Jo ~ :)

That's making me hungry.....:)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Lots of rain and heavy winds today. Get them out of the way before we leave in 174 1/2 hours. Working the hospital every day this week and Saturday we're going down to Long Island to see the twins, and their parents I guess. The twins spent all day Saturday at a science museum in NYC and Riley got on the phone last night and was trying to explain how big the Universe is. I'll have to tell Steven Hawking about that when I get home Saturday night. He could learn a lot from Riley.

[Woobstr112G]

Good Morning everyone. Hope all have a great Tuesday.....:):):)

Bob

[cruisin'low]

Lots of rain and heavy winds today. Get them out of the way before we leave in 174 1/2 hours. Working the hospital every day this week and Saturday we're going down to Long Island to see the twins, and their parents I guess. The twins spent all day Saturday at a science museum in NYC and Riley got on the phone last night and was trying to explain how big the Universe is. I'll have to tell Steven Hawking about that when I get home Saturday night. He could learn a lot from Riley.

Your hospital "volunteer" work is a great deal more than mine. We only have to commit to work 8 hours a month. You seem to be thee all the time. But you have said that you do enjoy it. Your hours make it more of a real job.

Tick, tock. . .the hours are flying by.

[Grandpaul]

Your hospital "volunteer" work is a great deal more than mine. We only have to commit to work 8 hours a month. You seem to be thee all the time. But you have said that you do enjoy it. Your hours make it more of a real job.

Tick, tock. . .the hours are flying by.
Makes the time go faster and I really do love the work there. And it seems like every week I know at least one of the patients in there so I can visit them and brag about my cruising. LOL. In fact I'm heading there right now.

[Woobstr112G]

Makes the time go faster and I really do love the work there. And it seems like every week I know at least one of the patients in there so I can visit them and brag about my cruising. LOL. In fact I'm heading there right now.

My hat is off to you and the dedication you have.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

My hat is off to you and the dedication you have.....:):):)

Bob
I also get to spend some time wit my son, Jerry, who is a Respiratory Therapist there. He shows me the newborn babies a lot. Nothing like 40-50 screaming babies. Actually they are pretty calm. As mentioned earlier I visited someone I know tonight. She was in a car and the person driving it had a fatal heart attack while driving. How scary is that? Looks like she's going to be okay. The passenger I mean.

[Grandpaul]

Just went under 150 hours till we leave for Bright Light City as Elvis called it.

Last night at the hospital a wife came to the desk with a gadget in here hand. She said her husband had no voice box and she had a device he used for talking. He needed it down in the recovery room. So I took it down there, found the patient sitting in a bed and gave him the device. I took about 3 steps away and heard a very mechanical "Thank you very much". Amazing the things you take for granted. For the next hour everytime I said something I listened to my voice and was thankful.

[Woobstr112G]

I also get to spend some time wit my son, Jerry, who is a Respiratory Therapist there. He shows me the newborn babies a lot. Nothing like 40-50 screaming babies. Actually they are pretty calm. As mentioned earlier I visited someone I know tonight. She was in a car and the person driving it had a fatal heart attack while driving. How scary is that? Looks like she's going to be okay. The passenger I mean.

That is also a big bonus.....:):):)

Bob

[Grandpaul]

I always tell the parents that Paul is a wonderful name. Don't know if they listen to me or not. Off to the hospital again. I was talking to my son and he said the most interesting place to work is the Emergency Dept. I'd love to do that too but with my hearing it wouldn't work out too good. "What Doctor"?

[Grandpaul]

136 to go. Just to let you know.

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213 here!!

Grandpaul- things one sees & hears can make us thankful for what we have.
Like the saying I was sad to have no shoes until I met a man with no feet ( or something like that) .

Jo

[Grandpaul]

213 here!!

Grandpaul- things one sees & hears can make us thankful for what we have.
Like the saying I was sad to have no shoes until I met a man with no feet ( or something like that) .

Jo
Very true Jo. Like soon me and another good friend of mine are going to visit one of our closest friends who went into Hospice last night. I guess my hearing isn't too bad after all.

Down eo 125 hours now. Under 100 tomorrow.

[Woobstr112G]

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Hope everyone has a great day.....:):):)


Bob

[Woobstr112G]

Very true Jo. Like soon me and another good friend of mine are going to visit one of our closest friends who went into Hospice last night. I guess my hearing isn't too bad after all.

Down eo 125 hours now. Under 100 tomorrow.

Time is getting short.....:D:D:D

Bob

[Grandpaul]

Time is getting short.....:D:D:D

Bob
122 hours. LOL.